How far is Philomath, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Philomath, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.01 mi
01h 54m
Flight
70.36 mi
113.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.36 mi
Kilometers
113.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.01 mi
Kilometers
133.59 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Mon, May 4, 9:57 PM PDT
Return by in Philomath
Mon, May 4, 11:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philomath
2026-05-04T20:03
Arrive Hillsboro
Mon, May 4, 9:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philomath
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Amity
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Philomath
41.4 mi
00h 57m
To Hillsboro
41.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Philomath and Hillsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philomath and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    118 m · 16 sec · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto College Street

    2335 ft · 1 min · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 19th Street

    115 m · 10 sec · North 19th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway

    2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway

    3088 ft · 54 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest Harrison Boulevard

    2096 ft · 1 min · Northwest Harrison Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    12.6 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Highway West

  18. 18

    Continue on South Trade Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · South Trade Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Baker Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast Baker Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Baker Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street

    3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Westside Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    1728 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Yamhill Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on South Maple Street

    2671 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Front Street

    2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Baseline Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Baseline Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Southwest Baseline Street

    686 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Baseline Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Southwest Oak Street

    1239 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Oak Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

    792 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philomath and Hillsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pacific Highway West
23.8 mi · 29%
Tualatin Valley Highway
17.1 mi · 21%
North Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 15%
South Pacific Highway West
4.96 mi · 6%
Westside Road
4.64 mi · 6%
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pacific Highway West

Continue on Pacific Highway West

18.9 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amity
00h 57m from Philomath
Leave By
2:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philomath and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philomath to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Philomath and 41.6 miles from Hillsboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philomath and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Amity

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Amity and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amity.

RAIL

Salem station

25 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

26 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

55 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Albany station

55 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philomath and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 70.36 mi (113.24 km).

Philomath

#1 Philomath

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,622
Coordinates44.5401200, -123.3676000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-123.3676, 44.540125)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.64 $31.28
Premium $5.57 $16.31 $32.62
Diesel $6.37 $18.65 $37.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Philomath and Hillsboro. The current time is 20:03:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.